2004 Volvo V50 2.0L Diesel · RV54 EVX
2004 Volvo V50 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 190,814 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV54 EVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 190,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RV54 EVX Mileage History
- 28/01/2022181,604 mi
- 30/01/2023185,560 mi+3,956 mi
- 31/01/2023185,573 mi+13 mi
- 29/01/2024190,770 mi+5,197 mi
- 31/01/2024190,814 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV54 EVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V50 (RV54 EVX) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faults(Moderate)
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on diesels(Moderate)
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RV54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RV54EVX.
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
FORD
FUSION
FORD
GALAXY
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
YARIS
VOLVO V50 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.